Monday, October 26, 2015

Book of the Week: Why Are Animals Blue?

Educators
often ask me which of my books would work best in their classroom. So this
year, I’ve decided to feature a book each week and highlight related teaching
materials and strategies.

The
clear, simple text and stunning photos in
Why Are Animals Blue? are perfect
for teaching students about animal adaptations. You can start your lesson with a fun Readers Theater script that
I’ve written to accompany the book. I’ve also created a Teachers Guidethat makes connections to a wide variety of NGSS and Common Core
standards.

For an innovative Reading Buddy experience, try a
same-grade-level pairing in which an emergent reader shares Blue Animals (two simple words per page)
and a more advanced reader shares Why Are Animals Blue?
I
guarantee great results.

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Melissa Stewart is the award-winning author of more than 180 nonfiction books for children. Her lifelong fascination with the natural world led her to earn a B.S.
in biology and M.A. in science journalism. When Melissa isn’t writing or speaking to children or educators, she’s usually exploring natural places near her home or around the world.